Ingredients

  • 1 med Eggplant
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 2 x Red chiles, dry
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp Green chile, seeded & chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 c. Water
  • 2 Tbsp. White poppyseeds, grnd into a paste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Green onions, minced, for garnish

Method

  • Smoke & roast eggplant.
  • Cold, mash & set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skilelt over medium-low heat.
  • Fry red chiles till they darken.
  • Add in fenugreek, garlic & & green chile & stir till the garlic turns light brown, don't burn.
  • Add in turmeric & water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat slightly & stir in the eggplant.
  • Add in poppyseed paste, salt & sugar.
  • Mix well.
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 min.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Remove from heat & let stand for a few min before serving.
  • Garnish with green onion.
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